skilled nursing facility


facility

 [fah-sil´ĭ-te] an agency or other site where an activity or process is carried out.independent living f's congregate housing.intermediate care facility (ICF) a health related facility designed to provide custodial care for individuals unable to care for themselves because of mental or physical infirmity; not considered by the government to be a medical facility, it can receive no reimbursement under Medicare, generally receiving the bulk of its financing under Medicaid. Federal regulations require that an ICF have a registered nurse as director of nursing and a licensed nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day; other staffing requirements vary from state to state.skilled nursing facility (SNF) a type of nursing home recognized by the Medicare and Medicaid systems as meeting long term health care needs for individuals who have the potential to function independently after a limited period of care. A multidisciplinary team guides health care and rehabilitative services, including skilled nursing care.

skilled nursing facility

An inpatient healthcare facility with the staff and equipment to provide skilled care, rehabilitation and other related health services to patients who need nursing care, but do not require hospitalisation.

skilled nurs·ing fa·cil·i·ty

(SNF) (skild nŭrs'ing fă-sil'i-tē) A nursing facility providing 24-hour nonacute nursing, medical, and rehabilitative care.